Assistant District Attorney (Admitted Attorney - Litigation Division)
Company: Nassau County District Attorney
Location: Mineola
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is
currently seeking experienced, practicing attorneys for its
Litigation Division, in the following bureaus: County Court Trial
Bureau - responsible for the prosecution of a broad range of
felony-level criminal cases Special Victims Bureau - responsible
for handling felony-level sex-crimes, and domestic violence and
child physical/sexual abuse cases Vehicular Crimes Bureau -
responsible for handling felony-level vehicular homicide/assault
and driving while intoxicated/drug impaired cases Thank you for
your interest in applying to the Nassau County District Attorney’s
Office as a lateral applicant! A lateral applicant is an
experienced attorney who is currently practicing law.
Qualifications and Requirements All lateral candidates for the
Litigation Division must: Have passed the NYS Bar Examination and
be admitted to the practice of law in NYS, in good standing, prior
to submitting an application; Reside in New York State as of the
effective date of employment with the NCDAO; Have at least five (5)
years of experience in handling all aspects of criminal
investigation and prosecution, including significant grand jury and
felony jury trial experience; Have exceptional interpersonal and
communication skills; Have strong organizational and analytical
abilities and Make a two-year commitment to employment at the
NCDAO. Duties and Responsibilities Day to day life for an ADA in
the Litigation Division requires organized management of an active
criminal caseload, which includes: Preparing and filing pleadings,
handling discovery, briefing and arguing motions; Conducting
witness preparation, grand jury presentations, hearings and trials;
Evaluating cases to formulate and negotiate appropriate
dispositions; Conferencing cases with defense counsel and judges;
Making court appearances pertaining to all phases of litigation;
and Collaborating with the NCPD and Nassau County’s local police
departments, as well as a variety of local, state and federal law
enforcement partners. Job Benefits As an ADA, you will receive the
following benefits (waiting periods may apply): 13 paid holidays
each year Generous paid vacation, personal and sick days each year
Contributory medical, dental and vision plans for you and your
dependents New York State Employees Retirement Plan Optional
Deferred Compensation Plan Flexible benefits plan for medical and
child-care expenses Childcare leave Nassau Financial Federal Credit
Union optional financial services Application Process Lateral
applicants will complete 2 rounds of interviews: 1. Panel Interview
with two supervisory Assistant District Attorneys from the Hiring
Committee 2. Interview with the Chief Assistant District Attorney
and the District Attorney, Anne T. Donnelly.
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